Youth Development Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Leave

Free onsite parking

Access to Fitness Passport

Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly Re-

Novated Lease options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is hiring a Youth Development Officer to plan and deliver youth programs across Gordon and St Ives, while building partnerships with schools and community groups. You’ll help shape the Council’s Youth Plan and support youth participation in decision-making.

The role combines direct youth work with community engagement and planning, offering a dynamic, collaborative environment and access to flex leave and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Youth Work, Social Science or related discipline.
• 4+ years experience working with young people and developing youth programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative approach with partnerships across schools and community organisations.
• Working with Children Check, Class C Driver Licence and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Eligibility for Council’s flex leave (flexible work scheme).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging youth programs and activities across Council's Youth Centres in Gordon and St Ives.
• Plan and deliver youth events, including Youth Week, live music events, skate competitions and other community initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate youth participation, leadership and school holiday programs that respond to community needs.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and local service providers.
• Connect with young people through outreach, consultation and promotion to ensure services are inclusive and well supported.
• Maintain high-quality service delivery through accurate record keeping, reporting and support for volunteers and staff.
• Contribute to the development of Council’s new Youth Plan through youth consultation and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Youth Work degree

Job description

• Salary $84,640.07 to $98,181.70 p/a + super
• Permanent full-time role
• Access to Flex Leave
• Free onsite parking

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Looking for your next career move? Start 2027 with a new opportunity at Ku-ring-gai Council.

We’re seeking a motivated Youth Development Officer to join our team at an exciting time, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of Council’s new Youth Plan and the future direction of local youth services.

Working across our Youth Centres in Gordon and St Ives, you’ll plan and deliver youth programs and events, build partnerships with schools and community organisations, and support young people to have a say in decision making.

If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas and take on a varied role combining direct youth work with community engagement and planning, we’d love to hear from you.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver engaging youth programs and activities across Council's Youth Centres in Gordon and St Ives
• Plan and deliver youth events, including Youth Week, live music events, skate competitions and other community initiatives
• Develop and facilitate youth participation, leadership and school holiday programs that respond to community needs
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and local service providers
• Connect with young people through outreach, consultation and promotion to ensure services are inclusive, relevant and well supported
• Maintain high-quality service delivery through accurate record keeping, reporting and support for volunteers, casual staff and continuous service improvement
• Contribute to the development of Council’s new Youth Plan through youth consultation, engagement and capturing young people’s priorities.
• Create opportunities for young people to have a say, develop leadership skills and take an active role in their community.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A Diploma or Degree in Youth Work, Social Science or a related discipline
• 4+ years experience working directly with young people and developing engaging youth programs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• A collaborative approach, with experience building partnerships across schools, community organisations and stakeholders
• A current Working with Children Check, Class C Driver Licence and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Eligibility to participate in Council’s flexible work scheme (flex leave)
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.

* Council has a Flex Leave Policy that effectively provides staff with a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month, depending on the extra hours worked

Closes:11:30pm, 22 November 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to becoming a Child Safe Organisation and embedding theNSW Child Safe Standardsacross our organisation's culture and practices.

We support the aims and objectives of the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian and relevant Child Protection legislation and are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people across our LGA